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Széchenyi Baths {mosgoogle} It was as a result of the drillings of geologist Vilmos Zsigmondy, over the period 1868-77, that this medicinal water source, with a temperature of 74˚ C, was brought to the surface. The medicinal baths section was built at the beginning of the 20th century, in the Neo-Baroque style. The medicinal waters…

Budapest, the capital city of Hungary is one of Europe’s best loved cities and one of its most beautiful. Known as the “Pearl of Danube”, the city is divided into two parts by the River Danube, the hilly Buda located on the western side of the river and the flat Pest located on its eastern…

Gellért Hill {mosgoogle} Gellért Hill is a very popular beauty spot, the top of which can be accessed via tourist tracks from several sides. This dolomite hill, towering over the Danube between the Elizabeth (Erzsébet) and Liberty (Szabadság) Bridges, offers panoramic views of the Danube Valley and over Pest. Reaching an elevation of 235m at…

Király Baths {mosgoogle} Király Baths are one of Budapest’s most important Turkish monuments. Arszlán Pasha began its construction in the middle of the 16th century. The dome covered pool has been functioning continuously as a baths. In the 18th century it came into the possession of the König family – hence its current name (König…

Budapest Attractions Danube River and Margaret Island {mosgoogle} Danube Bridges Eight road bridges and two railway bridges cross the Danube within the precincts of the city. These bridges form an inalienable part of the city-scape. The bridges in the city-centre – the Margaret (Margit), Chain (Lánc), Elizabeth (Erzsébet), and the Liberty (Szabadság) Bridge– are determining…

Budapest Attractions – Buda {mosgoogle} Castle Hill and the Old Town Castle Hill is a 1,5km long hill, overlooking the Danube.The Old Town occupies the larger part of Castle Hill – it is also referred to as the Buda Castle; the Royal Palace occupies the southern portion. Old Town is Budapest’s primary tourist attraction.…

Budapest Attractions – Pest {mosgoogle} Parliament House This is one of the capital’s, in fact the nation’s, most imposing buildings. Built between 1884 and 1902, based on Imre Steindl’s design, the Neo-Gothic building is one of the symbols of the capital. Groups can only visit the Parliament Building with advanced booking. Parliament House…

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10 Beds Budapest {mosgoogle} Hostel description The 10 Beds experience is like staying with friends. Our aim is to make travellers feel at home in Budapest. We have been operating for 5 years and are run by a Hungarian/Finnish/Aussie boy, Adrian and Hungarian girl Judit. Through our combined experience, both local and international, we will…

10 Beds River Budapest {mosgoogle} Hostel description The 10 Beds experience is like staying with friends. Our aim is to make travellers feel at home in Budapest. We have been operating for 5 years and are run by a Aussie/Hungarian/Finnish boy, Adrian and Hungarian girl Judit. Through our combined experience, both local and international, we…